Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer

Performs in-depth root cause analysis (RCA) of equipment failures. To this end, bring together a committee of peers and guide the process.

Manage and prioritize projects and RCAs, ensuring effective planning and execution.

Proposes solutions resulting from the analyses, implements the selected options and ensures their effectiveness.

Studies the impact of general factors that can affect the performance of several pieces of equipment (e.g.: humidity level, electrical input performance, etc.)

Monitor our application of methods and technologies while proposing solutions to improve equipment reliability.

Ensure constant communication with the maintenance department to establish area priorities.

Continuously improve established maintenance processes including Defect Handling and Breakdown Elimination.

Train and coach operators to handle different aspects of maintenance including DH and BDE and CID.

Reduced negative impact of machine reliability.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or other related degree or related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Demonstrated critical thinking skills to interpret, evaluate and analyze facts and information to support problem solving.

Ability to overcome ambiguous and complex situations with an open mind considering creative and standard processes.

Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Interest in the Lean Production System principles.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Reliability Engineer in Ashland, Virginia! Here you can propose and maintain predictive and preventive equipment maintenance programs in the maintenance management system for a global papermill manufacturing company. Apply here to learn more about this fabulous opportunity!